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Budget Session Begins with President's Address

  • 31 Jan 2025

On 31st January 2025, the Budget session of Parliament began with President Droupadi Murmu's address, outlining the government's schemes and objectives, with a focus on middle-class housing.

  • President’s Speech: President Murmu emphasized the government's commitment to fulfilling the middle class's dream of owning a house.
  • Economic Survey Presentation: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey, which assesses the economy's performance, prepared by Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran.
  • Bills on Agenda: The government has listed 16 Bills for discussion, including the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, as part of the legislative agenda for the session.
  • Session Break: The first part of the Budget session concludes on February 13, with a recess for examining Budget proposals before reconvening on March 10.
  • Extended Session: The entire Budget session will have 27 sittings, lasting until April 4.